What do you think about this?

DH went to a meeting last night. They had a silence and also a toast to the new King.
All Forces veterans. If anyone knows the right procedures, they do.

I went to a fundraiser this morning.

I sure HM would not have wanted these cancellations to go ahead.

I don’t know whether the Queen would have wanted things cancelled or not. Who can know?
Personally I think a lot of planning goes into so many events and don’t believe they should be cancelled. It’s possible to have a period of reflection and just decide to stay at home isn’t it? Not disrespectful to 5he Queen whatever you decide. Personal matter.

Luckygirl3

Parsley3

Cancelling The Proms and other events is missing the opportunity to dedicate the performances/activities to a celebration of the late Queen's life. Should we stop posting on GN to give us time to pause and mourn?

I agree. The Proms in particular - a golden opportunity for the artistic community to come together and dedicate the performance to the queen - I cannot see any point in cancelling it, nor indeed anything else.

And it is particularly illogical to cancel charity fund-raisers.

Every single person I’ve talked to about this agrees. The events should have gone ahead with 2. Minute silences or a slight change t9 the programme to dedicate it to the queen or remember her. Don’t honestly think she’d have wanted this OTT. Reaction.

For those who have accommodation booked,do it anyway.
Your not joined at the hip.
After the walk just send what monies if any to the charity.

Yes timetogo. 2016 some of the money probably will be sent to the charity . However the walkers have trained for a 26 mile hike. They will not feel it safe to do without some sort of safety/medical support. Nor will they have signs to tell them where they can and cannot walk.
They will feel that that must contact each sponsor as to walk less miles they will not be keeping their end of the bargain.
Add to all this they they may be out of pocket themselves and not want to just holiday.

I'm sure that those who mourn her myself included, believe she had an extremely useful role in society Hithere and what makes you say The loss and disruption of lives in wars, such like Ukraine, has 0 impact? 0 impact on whom?

Mourn, not mourns

There is a bunch of hypocrisy with this subject in general

The country and the world mourns the life of a privileged person who passed away at 96, who had opportunities that other mortals cannot think of and no real useful role in society
but
The loss and disruption of lives in wars, such like Ukraine, has 0 impact

Parsley3

Cancelling The Proms and other events is missing the opportunity to dedicate the performances/activities to a celebration of the late Queen's life. Should we stop posting on GN to give us time to pause and mourn?

I agree. The Proms in particular - a golden opportunity for the artistic community to come together and dedicate the performance to the queen - I cannot see any point in cancelling it, nor indeed anything else.

And it is particularly illogical to cancel charity fund-raisers.

I think people should be allowed, as far as is reasonable, to choose both how and whether they want to mourn the queen's death.
In my opinion, cancelling organised events takes away that choice.

At least some organisations have made a decision unlike the English FA who are dithering - as ever. They couldn’t make a decision to cancel games for Covid until clubs took their own action and refused to play. Why is it so difficult them to make a decision following the Queen’s death which let’s face it this was not unpredicted with most large organisations with plans in place, except the FA. If it is a one off event like the McMillan run then they do have to decide on the day, and have very courageously done so.

I’m a monarchist through and through. I do mourn the death of a wonderful, dedicated, hard working Queen the like of whom may never be seen again. I feel sad, I want to show my respect with quiet and private reflection as I’m sure many will, BUT I do feel that it is just plain daft to cancel events, especially charity fund raisers, how on earth is depriving charity of much needed funds in any way respectful.

It isnt. My son is due to run the GNR after months of training, if it goes ahead he will stand respectfully in whatever silence they organise. If its cancelled we will all go for a meal and to the pub

Mourning is an expression of sorrow following someone's death, and those who have taken the decision to cancel events no doubt see that as an expression of sorrow.

Well I may be thick but how is cancelling events “mourning the queen?? “

I think it is appropriate to mourn the Queen.

I don't think it's a good idea to cancel things like Last Night of the Proms,.
People are feeling miserable enough at the minute with financial worries, NHS problems etc.
This was something cheerful to look forward to.
What a shame!

For those who have accommodation booked,do it anyway.
Your not joined at the hip.
After the walk just send what monies if any to the charity.

Galaxy

My next days will be very similar to the previous ten days. I wont be putting anything on hold unless its enforced on me.

But nobody is asking you to. I doubt my days will be very different although I will try and find a point where I can sign the book of condolence in the Town Hall.

What I am saying is it's not about me, and it's not about you. Just for 10 days, it's all about others. So, as it's not about me I will respect whatever you want to do. I'm just asking you to do the same. Those running this McMillan event have tried to make the best decision they could. Either of us objecting or agreeing is neither here nor there.

I replied to a post where someone was telling us what the Queen would think. The poster thinks the Queen would have agreed with her. I don't think the Queen would have even given an opinion, to be honest, as it wasn't about her. It was about how McMillan thought they should act. But I would be surprised if she didn't understand their difficulty.

NotSpaghetti

Why can't the sponsors pay anyway?

Thousands of people hiking a marathon along the Jurassic path is surely not a good idea - all that wear and tear on the landscape.

Far better a sponsored walk than the godawful, completely insensitive Brave the Shave.

We have a different point of view DaisyAnne

My next days will be very similar to the previous ten days. I wont be putting anything on hold unless its enforced on me.

I think many will be disappointed that things that they looked forward to will be cancelled or postponed Kalu. However, they can be rearranged. Today and for the next 10 days or so, are not about me or you. They are about a lady who gave a lifetime to doing her best for this country. That does matter to many, not as much to some and not at all to others. Ten days is not a lot to be asked to put your desires on hold while many people work through this. Even the demand for instant gratification is halted by death.

Life has to go on for any of us who have suffered the death of a loved one.
I am disappointed in MacMillan’s decision to cancel such a worthwhile event.

Galaxy